I found my perfect oxfords…
posted by: shoesense in Nina Ricci Shoes, Oxfords on April 11th, 2008
…but they’re $900. Nina Ricci Lace-up vintage oxfords at eLuxury:
Finally, a pair of FLAT oxfords (I can’t wear the super high heels that this season’s oxfords come in) that I think looks good and has feminine flair and is, in a word, beautiful in a gender-neutral way, just the thing to wear at a congregation of, say, feminist academics, or of ridiculously hip hipsters.
But they’re $900, and last time I checked I still needed to pay the rent, and my soul is a black, tortured pit of despair, the end.
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November 06, 2008 at 7:17 am, E Barnes said:
Last season Jane Shilton ( in the UK) had fabulous oxfords but they seem to have been withdrawn. However they may reproduce if they receive sufficient requests. Cost about £80. Came in black, brown leather. I bought a pair of 2 tone brown/tan – terrific.
Also see Kate Kuba site for oxfords cost £125
April 15, 2008 at 12:18 am, RZA said:
I think that would be really nice, as I agree — the laces are really the most boring part of that shoe.
April 14, 2008 at 10:54 am, shoesense said:
RZA, thank you! You know, I think I can (and I should) get creative with some of these things. For the Sarto flat, I'm thinking I could replace the laces with some well-chosen contrasting organza ribbon (in purple/mauve, or some shade of blue)–and voila! instant glam make-over for the simple oxford. It could work!
April 14, 2008 at 9:32 am, RZA said:
Shoesense, these don't have quite the flair of the Ricci's, but they're 1/10th of the price, and they were lovely enough to catch my eye the other day when a sale email came my way. Also, I've had good luck with Sarto, for the price.
http://www.endless.com/dp/B000X4VGGU?tag=endlessc…
April 13, 2008 at 11:39 am, shoesense said:
Galligator, that shoe is actually really lovely! Perhaps I'll write about it.
And we do get a lot of comments here that "miss" the point because they do it for self promotion, not to participate in a discussion — so they don't really read the post. Most are caught by our "spamulator." Some aren't, and some are quasi-legit. The first poster is quasi-legit, so …. (le sigh).
April 13, 2008 at 11:26 am, galligator said:
Well, I'm not selling anything, but I thought of you when I ran across this today: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/prod…
And under $100.
Oh, love the 1st poster with the 4-inch heel comment, totally missing the point of those who need or want a feminine *low* oxford.
Sigh.
April 12, 2008 at 3:45 am, kellypayne said:
These are nothing compared to the vintage 4 inche heel I ahve up for auction. if you love shoes as much as i do you must see what i am selling form my collection. I ahve been collecting vintage shoes for years. one of kind stuff leather soled and they are in great condition.
Red velvet 4 inch spikes, vintage nurse shoes, 4 inch deco designed heels, baby dolls and more….copy and paste link and check out what shoes I am selling you will be amazed and glad you check it out. Kelly
http://cgi.ebay.com/40s-skyscraper-pin-up-shoes-4…